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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,215.06, 381,095.98 and 96,554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,215.06, 381,095.98 and 96,554.22 is: 144,745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,215.06 : 381,095.98 = 96,554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,215.06/381,095.98 = 96,554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,215.06x = 381,095.98 × 96,554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,215.06x = 36,796,425,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,796,425,094.04/254,215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,745.26

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